Welcome to Garcettiville

The quaint stereotype of the homeless person as a grizzled wino who chooses to drink all day and be lazy is quickly becoming a mythical cliché of the past. Of course, living on the streets is a job in itself, from finding safe food, water and restrooms to avoiding predation and assaults from both criminals and the police. Try panhandling all day at a busy intersection or freeway offramp and discover how much hard work — and public humiliation — is required.